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as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country
Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I
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as in devotion
love and support for one's country
American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations
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Recent Examples of nationalism
Nagi is a center for beef in Japan, and Fukada wanted to show how the war in Ukraine has impacted local ranchers, linking economic downturn to the rising tide of nationalism and extreme right-wing politics.
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Jenny S. Li, Variety, 13 May 2026
Anderson also connects this history to present-day tensions, discussing Iran’s current power structure under Ali Khamenei and the global rise of religious nationalism.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
The last time Pluto was in Cancer was between 1914 and 1939, a period dominated by World War I, the Great Depression and rising nationalism around the world.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
For Hitler, the autobahn was a concrete expression of German efficiency and nationalism.
—Big Think, 1 May 2026
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Jenny S. Li, Variety, 13 May 2026
Anderson also connects this history to present-day tensions, discussing Iran’s current power structure under Ali Khamenei and the global rise of religious nationalism.
—Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 7 May 2026
The last time Pluto was in Cancer was between 1914 and 1939, a period dominated by World War I, the Great Depression and rising nationalism around the world.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
For Hitler, the autobahn was a concrete expression of German efficiency and nationalism.
—Big Think, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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The stories, gathered by Fox News personalities, reflect on what America and this summer’s America 250 celebrations mean, in an attempt to remember the country’s heritage and boost patriotism.—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
17 May 2026
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But, the bigger the price difference, the more their patriotism erodes.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
15 May 2026
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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